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I want all my patients to be informed and knowledgeable about their health care, from treatment plans and services, to insurance coverage....more

I want all my patients to be informed and knowledgeable about their health care, from treatment plans and services, to insurance coverage.

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Dr. Ashwath Raju is a trusted Dentist in BEML Layout, Bangalore. He has had many happy patients in his 21 years of journey as a Dentist. He has done BDS. He is currently associated with Prema Hitech Dental Clinic in BEML Layout, Bangalore. You can book an instant appointment online with Dr. Ashwath Raju on Lybrate.com.

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Teeth are one of the most precious parts of the human body. By playing a significant functional and structural role in aesthetics, facial appearance, and food habits, digestion and chewing, all efforts at maintaining them should be undertaken. As we all know, we have two sets of teeth, primary or deciduous and the permanent set. Let us discuss tooth removal in these two sets separately.

Primary Teeth In the primary teeth, the main indication would be dental decay. If the tooth is severely damaged beyond repair with fillings, then removal could be an option, with two things considered. The primary successor will erupt within the next 6 months; if not, a space maintainer would be put in place.

Another reason would be if the tooth is beyond its lifecycle and is blocking the eruption of the successor, then it requires removal.

The permanent teeth, however, are a set that are meant to last for a lifetime and removal should be considered only as a last resort. With advances in dental treatment methods, gone are the days when removal would be an option for severe decay.

Some of the absolute indications for removal would be:

1. Wisdom teeth: if it is erupting in abnormal position (flattened or crooked), then removing them to avoid infection and impingement on other teeth needs to be considered. Wisdom teeth infection is one of the most common causes requiring tooth removal.

2. Recurrent infections: If a tooth has been root canal treated, but continues to have ongoing chronic infection, it could be a case for removal.

3. Malformed or supernumerary teeth: These may also block eruption of other teeth into the mouth.

4. Orthodontic treatment: In cases where the jaw size is really not sufficient to realign the mal-positioned or crooked teeth, the first premolar is often sacrificed, and this space is used to align the other teeth.

5. Injuries: In case of accidents or injuries with jaw fractures, teeth in the line of fracture may need to be removed.

6. Preparation for dentures: In cases of severe periodontal disease, where the mobility of the teeth is high and complete dentures are being considered as an option, teeth removal may be planned. Also, if there are teeth which are in the line of fixed partial dentures, again removal might be planned

7. Radiation therapy: For head and neck cancer patients, if there are teeth in the line of radiation, then removal might be planned.

Unlike in the earlier years, the absolute indications for removing tooth have changed. A thorough examination, both oral and radiological, should be done before zeroing on extraction.

hi rubeena.good to hear that .bleeding can be due to gingivitis, first do complete scaling and follow the instructions from the dentist/oral hygienist reg your brush,and brushing techniques and follow that.and for further questions pm me,.happy diwali

Dear lybrate-user, it is due to gum infection namely gingivitis. Higher the grade of disease higher will b d manifestation. Use tooth brush twice a day and do antiplaque mouthwash 2-3times a day may give you releif. If not satisfied visit a dentist near to you.

Ulcer can be due to some conditions like poor oral hygiene, digestion problem like constipation, vitamin deficiency or any sharp tooth structure irritating oral mucosa. Take care of your oral hygiene by brushing twice daily and rinse your mouth after eating anything. Take zevit tabs once daily for 15 days. Drink plenty of water. Apply metrogel or mucopain over the sores.

In certain health conditions specially in patients with existing heart conditions having a infected tooth or gums can have ill effects. It's always better to have infection free mouth for overall better health.

Eating a piece of cheese after a meal helps in pulling away some of the plaque and leftover tiny food particles from meals. And since it contains calcium, it adds to the health of teeth and bones as well.

Hello,Might be your wisdom tooth is on its way to erupt in your mouth. Sometimes there is no space for it to come up or it may be impacted in the bone. So you need to see your dentist first. Meanwhile you can take some pain killer medicine like brufen. Take care.

It may be due to chronic irritation of sharp tooth or it may be due to stress. You need to treat cause for it. Consult dentist for treatment. Till you can take multi vitamins tab twice a day and apply hyora sg gel after meal three time.

It is advisable to get all root pieces removed. And you can go for a denture or implant. Dont get it removed in one sitting. It is risky in your case, as you are having hypertension problem. At a time one or two are ok for you.

Gastritis, lung & sinus infection may also be the cause of bad smell in the mouth. 90% of bad breath is due to a dirty tongue. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. You may need deep cleaning. Rinse your mouth thoroughly with a mouth wash until then. Advance procedures can be done with laser too. Dental tips: - visit a dentist every six months for cleaning and a thorough dental check-up. Limit sugary food to avoid tooth decay. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Scrub gently to clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Floss all your teeth inter dentally & brush twice daily, morning & night, up & down short vertical strokes, with ultra-soft bristles, indicator brush. Tooth brush to be changed every 2 months.